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2012 Map of Joy

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Joy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Washita River meanders through this Murray County landscape, defining the character of the terrain alongside its primary tributaries: Wildhorse Cr and Kickapoo Sandy Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a region where rural agriculture intersects with a significant energy economy, dominated by extensive extraction sites like the Hoover Oil Field and the South Butterly Oil Field. The industrial footprint of these fields is set against a backdrop of long-standing community landmarks, providing a clear view of how development has evolved around established settlements such as Joy, Washita, and Hoover.

Genealogists and local historians can find several well-preserved burial grounds, including Shirley Cem and Wynnewood View Cem, which offer physical touchpoints for regional family history. The southern edge of the map shows the outskirts of Davis, where the road network tightens as the landscape transitions toward more concentrated development. Notable land features like Wheeler Flats and its namesake Wheeler Flats Cem sit quietly between the river's bends, marking traditional place names that have survived into the modern era.